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October 5, 2025
Communion Sunday
ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome
Praise Music
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Sermon- Pastor Steve Brown
Seeing the Big Picture
1 Peter 1:3-7
Communion
Closing Song
Offering
Benediction

THIS SUNDAY AT A GLANCE

• Worship Gathering: 10:00am - Family Sunday (Kids stay in the service this week, with their families.)
• Nursery: Open for ages 4 and under
• Operation Christmas Child Boxes are available now

KEY UPDATES
New "Riverside Notes" Website — Follow the story!
We created a new website to give our church family one simple place to follow the Riverside story, find the latest updates, and revisit key decisions and documents as FBC and Branch become Riverside. https://notes.riverside.us
Operation Christmas Child — Boxes out this Sunday.
Pick up a shoebox in the Forum and fill it with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies (no toothpaste or candy). Also, opportunity to donate $10 to send a box. Return boxes by Sun, Nov 23. Questions/Volunteer: Contact Linda at office@riverside.us
Memorial Service for Anita Keyser — We invite you to join us as we celebrate the life of Anita Keyser on Saturday, October 11 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church, building. This will be a time to honor her memory together. All are welcome.
ONGOING RHYTHMS
Groups:

• Tues 12:00–1:30pm — 1 Peter, The Forum (Pastor Steve)
• Fri 7:15–8:30am — Men’s Group, The Forum (Pastor Russ)
• Sun 8:30–9:45am — Book of John, Clayton Room (Pastor Russ)

Prayer Space — The Forum (open to everyone; no sign-up)

• Mon 11:15am (Pastor Russ)
• Thu 11:00am (Pastor Steve)

ANCHOR Student Ministries (Grades 6–12)

• Thu 6:30–8:30pm
   Questions: youth@riverside.us

CALENDAR
Calendar of Events Fall 2025
September
9/11 — Youth Group Begins for Grades 6-12
9/14 — Backpack blessing
9/28 — Church Brunch After Service
October
10/12 — Adult Sunday School & Kids Ministry Breakfast 8:30am
10/25 — Feast Fundraiser
10/26-11/16 — Baptism & Membership Classes
November
11/2 — Church Brunch
11/23 — Baptism Sunday
11/26 — Thanksgiving Eve Service
11/29 — Turkey Tussle Soccer
11/30 — Hanging of the Greens
December
12/8 — Christmas Hymn Sing
12/14 — Nativity Play
12/24 — Christmas Eve Service
12/25 — Christmas Day Dinner
USEFUL LINKS
- Merger Blog: https://notes.riverside.us
- Sunday Bulletin: https://fbcredbank.com/bulletin
- Sermons: https://fbcredbank.com/media
- The Feast: https://thefeastnj.org
Note: We’re transitioning communications to Riverside Church this fall. Thanks for your patience as emails, signs, and sites update.